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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Noa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nneoma|Noaah
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Noa

◈

NOH-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#253
↑ Rising
Girl
#253
Popularity score: 44
↑ Rising
Peak
#253 in 2024
5yr
+45 ranks
Velocity
+45
Birth frequency
3.5 per 10,000 births
Boy
#985
Popularity score: 30
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#985 in 2024
5yr
+292 ranks
Velocity
+292
Birth frequency
6.3 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #985 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Noa

Popularity score: 30  ·  SSA Rank: #985

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #253 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Noa

Popularity score: 44  ·  SSA Rank: #253

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+45 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Noa scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
87
Name Trend28% of score
58
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewModernUnisex2-syllableShortMinimal
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Noas

athleticdisciplineddedicatedprofessionaldetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Noa is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #253 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +45 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#985 · rare
Noa at a Glance
Meaning:Movement or motion in Hebrew. In Norse mythology, Nóa is an alternative form of names meaning 'comfort' or 'rest.' Modern usage often treats it as a nature-inspired short form.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#253 in 2024
5yr change:+45 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #253 · Boy #985
Notable bearers
Noa Bodner
Israeli actor and model
Noa Tishby
Israeli actress, screenwriter, and producer
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Noa illustration
Name Intelligence
Noa · Overview
Summary

Noa is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #253 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Noa scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 45 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Nature character
Noa carries a soft, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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